Job Description

Position Overview

The adjunct clinical nursing faculty member will be responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in the clinical and laboratory settings. Adjunct clinical nursing faculty will evaluate student performance, provide guidance and support to students, and are expected to stay up-to-date with current nursing practices and trends. Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an as needed basis. These positions are filled prior to or during the start of each semester and are contingent upon the needs of the College.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student success and retention.
• Plan and provide learning experiences for students based on program objectives/outcomes.
• Create and implement clinical and laboratory activities which provide meaningful learning experiences.
• Provide students with direction for utilizing all available educational resources (e.g., library, computer/skills lab, personnel, clinical, etc.).
• Attend and participate in course team meetings.
• Provide direct supervision of students practicing in a clinical area, including patient selection, observation of students in the delivery of patient care, evaluating the performance of students, and conducting/scheduling post-conferences.
• Ensure students are competent in nursing skills and procedures before implementing them in hands-on patient care.
• Grade written work required of students and enter grades in Blackboard in a timely manner.
• Keep an accurate record of students’ attendance, progress, and performance.
• Begin clinical and labs on time and promptly notify the appropriate instructional administrator in the event of an unscheduled absence.
• Report student problems to the Director of Nursing as deemed necessary.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty schedules vary by semester. Clinical schedules are dependent upon clinical agency availability and may include evenings or weekends.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, fellow faculty members, administration, staff, and clinical personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Nursing
• Must hold a current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a licensed nurse
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be computer proficient
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred:

• Experience teaching nursing at the postsecondary level

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

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